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Cumberland County Hunting
Where to hunt in Cumberland County, what the 2026-27 rules are, how many deer and turkeys came out of it, and who processes and mounts game nearby.
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With 2,685 deer reported in 2025-26, Cumberland County ranked 12th of 95 counties for deer harvest. It spans 681 square miles of land. Per square mile, hunters took about 3.9 deer. Its share of the statewide check-in was 1.8%.
Cumberland County and nearby public land
7 public hunting areas sit at least partly inside Cumberland County, and 5 more are within about 45 miles. Orange markers are in the county.
Catoosa WMA
TWRA lists deer, turkey, small game, bear, hogs here. It covers 79,740 acres.
Scott's Gulf Centennial Wilderness State Park PHA
19 miles away in White County and Van Buren County, 6,500 acres.
Bridgestone/Firestone Centennial Wilderness WMA
21 miles away in White County and Van Buren County, 17,000 acres.
Before you head to Cumberland County
Four items from the deer rifle hunting checklist.
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Harvest numbers for Cumberland County
The 2025-26 deer total was 2,685, up 10% on the 2,443 of 2024-25. The ten-season average is 2,117 deer. The best season in the chart was 2025-26 with 2,685, and the lowest was 2020-21 with 1,786. Public WMA ground accounted for 284 deer in 2025-26. Gobbler hunters added 342 birds in 2026 spring, a 42nd place finish. 3 bears were checked from the county in 2025-26.
Source: TWRA Hunter’s Toolbox harvest reports, county totals including WMA harvest. Deer seasons run July 1 to June 30. Recent seasons can still be revised slightly by TWRA.
What you can hunt in Cumberland County right now
Bear hunting here falls under zone BHZ4. Cumberland County is open to licensed baiting on private land.
- Deer
- Turkey
- Ducks
- Waterfowl
- Canada goose
- White-fronted goose
- Brant
- Light geese
- Dove
- Woodcock
- Snipe
- Rails (virginia, sora)
- Gallinule and moorhen
- Crow
- Squirrel
- Rabbit
- Quail
- Grouse
- RaccoonYear-round
- Opossum
- CoyoteYear-round
- Bobcat
- Bear
- Feral hogYear-round
TWRA 2026-27 guide, checked October 9, 2026.
What the 2026-27 regulations mean in Cumberland County
Cumberland County deer bag
Doe limits run by season in this unit: archery 4, youth 2, muzzleloader and straight-wall 2, gun 2, and none in the August velvet hunt. You get 2 antlered deer for the season statewide, taken 1 per day at most.
When deer season opens in Cumberland County
The deer year opens to archery on Sep 26, moves to muzzleloader for Nov 7 to Nov 20, 2026 and to gun for Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027.
Cumberland County bait license
Baiting deer on private property is legal under the 2026-27 bait license; piles and feeders are out, scattered bait only, 500 yards apart, 1 site per 5 acres.
Cumberland County fall turkey season
The county is open for fall turkey, archery on the deer archery dates plus shotgun from Oct 17 to 30, 2026, one male turkey total.
Cumberland County bear zone
Listed under BHZ4: Anderson (west of I-75, north of Old Lake City Hwy and Dutch Valley Rd), Campbell (north of Hwy 63, west of I-75), Claiborne (west of 25E, north of Hwy 63), Cumberland, Fentress, Morgan, Overton (east of Hwy 111), Pickett, Putnam (east of Hwy 111), Scott, Van Buren (east of Hwy 111), White (east of Hwy 111).
From the 2026-27 TWRA hunting guide, checked October 9, 2026. Read the guide.
Legal shooting light in Cumberland County this week
Shooting light opens 30 minutes ahead of sunrise and closes 30 minutes past sunset for big and small game, but turkey and dove or duck hunters quit at sunset.
Times calculated for the center of Cumberland County in Central time. Turkey and migratory bird hunting ends at sunset. Shooting hours for every county.
Cumberland County processors and taxidermists
Local Cumberland County shops come first, then the ring of counties around it.
Listings come from TWRA, the Tennessee Wildlife Federation, state permit lists and business pages. Call before you drive; seasonal hours vary.
Ranges for sighting in around Cumberland County
5 ranges in Cumberland County, checked October 2026.
Skeet · trap · 5-stand · sporting clays · pistol · rifle · 3D archery. Open to the public.
Trap · skeet · 5-stand · pistol · rifle · shotgun. Members only.
Rifle and pistol. Open to the public.
Rifle and pistol. Open to the public.
Upcoming matches
| Date | Event | Type | Sign up |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17 until Oct 18, 2026 | CSSP Championship | Sporting clays | Details |
| Nov 7 until Nov 8, 2026 | Crossville Shooting Sports Park November Monthly Shoot | Sporting clays | Details |
| Dec 19 until Dec 20, 2026 | Crossville Shooting Sports Park December Monthly Shoot | Sporting clays | Details |
| May 15, 2027 | State 4-H Smallbore Jamboree | Smallbore rifle | Details |
| Jul 29 until Jul 30, 2027 | State 4-H Shooting Sports Invitationals | Youth match | Details |
Counties around Cumberland County
Cumberland County town guides: Hunting near Crossville.
Lakes and streams here: Cumberland County fishing spots.
Of its 8 neighbors, 0 out-harvested Cumberland County last season.
Cumberland County hunting questions
What deer processors serve Cumberland County?
Crossville Acres, Jiffy Processing and Wyatt's Custom Slaughtering are listed in or beside the county.
What public areas can I hunt from Cumberland County?
Catoosa WMA, Catoosa Ridge Refuge, Keyes-Harrison WMA, Luper Mountain WMA, Mount Roosevelt WMA, Obed Wild and Scenic River and Bledsoe State Forest are inside the county. The nearest outside the county are Whites Creek PHA, Scott's Gulf Centennial Wilderness State Park PHA and Pine Orchard Unit, Catoosa WMA.
What is the deer harvest in Cumberland County?
2025-26: 2,685 deer, 12th statewide.
How many does can I take in Cumberland County?
It is in Unit 4. Doe limits run by season in this unit: archery 4, youth 2, muzzleloader and straight-wall 2, gun 2, and none in the August velvet hunt.
Does Cumberland County have chronic wasting disease?
No. It is outside the CWD Management Zone for 2026-27.
Do I need a bait license in Cumberland County?
You may bait private land after buying the $50 resident bait license. WMA baiting remains illegal.
What is the fall turkey limit in Cumberland County?
Yes. The fall bag is one male turkey, archery or the Oct 17 to 30, 2026 shotgun segment.
Does Cumberland County have a bear season?
Yes. It is in BHZ4; dates and dog rules depend on the zone.
What are legal hunting hours in Cumberland County?
Big and small game: 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset. The table above shows this week’s times for the county.
Next steps for Cumberland County
Double check the current guide and any quota hunt dates for the area you pick.
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